24-70L f/4 iS: An Unexpected new Canon Lens?

Interesting, Canon has just anounced a new 24-70L f/4 iS lens. Seems to overlap with other offerings. It will be interesting to see how this compares to the 24-105L f/4 iS and the new 24-70L f/2.8 in terms of image quality etc.. Will they ulitimately discontinue the 24-105L?

(Edited on 2012-11-06 07:32:57 by wdstock)

Well, considering how many 70-200s they sell all at the same time, i don't think you can predict the demise of the 24-105.  

It definitely is an interesting development.  

(Edited on 2012-11-06 20:08:33 by TexPhoto)

I think the 35 f2 IS is more interesting.

New 24-70 is going to need top class performance to justify the price tag.

^ Agreed. Looking at Canon's MTF charts, it does not appear to be as good as the 24-70L f/2.8 II lens. That's disappointing, but real world may prove differently. It nees to significantly outperform the 24-105L to make sense.

I've seen a suggestion they might discontinue the 24-105.  If so, they will become very sought after in the used market.  I need to get one, quick, before prices go up.

I was never impressed with the 24-70. 2.8, neither the 16-35. 2.8. not even their II models. Both produce somewhat soft results and especially when extended. The 24-105, is a good allrounder and workhorse.


There is definetely some truth in the saying,  Nikon for wides and Canon for teles

For those interested, here are some early test results for the new Canon 24-70 f/4L lens.

Looks pretty lame to me for the price.

Now if only they could find a way to squeeze f2.8 out of the 24-105, that would be something very special


 

Ken Rockwell has reviewed this new lens and speaks highly of it - apart from the price which he reckons (like everyone else) is way too high.


Looks like a great lens to replace the 24-70 F2.8 in order to reduce weight, but the high price makes it a no-no.